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Oh, the List(s)…

Last day before my 12-day Thanksgiving break. It’s a break from work, yes. It’s time of the year to make plan for vacation and use up remaining vacation days/holidays, to get personal to-do’s done, to shop and prep for the holidays. As usual, I am checking off my work accomplishments before I can go on vacay. What’s pending and what’s to follow-up, what can be delegated… Turn my Email and Voicemail ‘s “Out of Office” option ON. Voila. Clear the desk and I am out of office.

And then I move on to my personal to-do’s list, in chronological order. Remember to pick up the T-shirt for Thanksgiving morning race. I am going to come out and trot, to support the Sheltering Arms Senior Services. Then, have to remember to check out for any fun, musical shows for kids, my favorite little buddies. Andy has a new interest – theater arts/acting, so he wanted to go see some Broadway and musical shows. I gave him a list from The Nutcracker, to Riverdance,… Cirque du Soleil. I had in mind the Siberia orchestra – not sure if it fits his style or age. Never underestimate a kid, huh? How about “Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream”? It must be good for his younger brother. “My Fair Lady” sounds like the best choice. A few medical/dental appointments are in line – checked. This reminds me of one pending issue from the Flex Spending account. The Made Ya Smile dental office has not done me any help. I requested a statement to accompany the receipt of my copay for FSA, and what they sent me was an Account Ledger. Bummer! What a horrible decline of customer service! With the sisters in town and some guests on Thanksgiving, I will be busy with cooking, prepping the houses for the holidays. What else? Oh, it’s about time for car maintenance service. Shop for my next car? I have been thinking about this (sport vehicle – a Jeep Wrangler describes me best), but I’d put a low priority on it, must be after my next property. Then I will have a few days for resting, for pampering, for a bunch of meetups and holiday events, and there will be plenty of time for gym. I probably won’t be able to get out of town until hopefully later this year…